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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-11-11
POND ENGINEERING CO.,

POND ENGINEERING CO.,
st. Louis and Kansas City, Mo,
Engines. Boilers. Furnaces, Crates, Pumps Pump
ing Engines, Air Pumps. Condensing AppAr.
atus, Feedwater Heaters. Iujectors Gauges
Valves, Packing. Pipe, and Fittings. Send
for newcI lustrated Catalogue.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-11-11

FULTON IRON WORKS,
(Iste Gerard b. Allen h co.,,
Founders and General Machihists. lncorpo-
ratcd.) Corner Second ami Carr streets
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THE DEANE STEAM PUMP CO..
Manufacturers of Steam Pumping Machinery OF
every variety. Holyoke. Mass, and No. 6l5
North Main street.
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4 NTNT ssns 10 csnts postage. and we viii
IHT maii you FREE ROYAL, valuabu
n Usi i sample box of goods that will put
VII you in the way o. making more
money a. once, thsn anything else in America
both sexes of all ages can live at home snd work
In spare time, At all time. Capital not required
NeViil start you. IIn~en.e pay sure for those
uho start Of ce. 6sISsCS Co., Portland.Xs
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Established 1865. Incorporated 1884.
D. AupE Pres. W. PETERS Vice Pres. o. ACDR, Sec
AUpE FURNITURE 90.
Manufacturers of Furniture.
street and CEsB avenue.
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MOUND CITY TENT AND AWNING CO.,
WM. ROWE, Proprietor,
Manufacturer of and dealer in Awnings, Tents,
Wagon Covers. Ore Sacks. etc. Nos, 2UO and
2O2 North Commercial street.
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WIRE ROPE.

A. LEscHEN SONS ROPE Co..
Manufacturers of all kinds of Steel and Iron Wir
Rope. Once, 9O3 and 9G5 North Main st.
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ST. LOUIS METAL CO..
CA. LAwToN Co., Proprietors.
Manufacturers of Babbitt Metal and Solder. Bar
Tin and Bar Lead. Corner Broadway, S,.venth
and Howard streets. Amos q. Mann, Metsllist.
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ST. Louis, MO.
THE Neutrality-suspicious. ARCHITECTURAL
IRON COMPANY.
Manufacturers of all kinds of Architectural Iron
Work. Bank. Jail and store Doors, Vaults
etc Ornamental Railing and General Foun.
corner 2lst nd Papiu streets. Branch office
No. 902 Chestnut street.
CRACKERS.
If You want the fnest Crackers msde in the
States, order the Parrot Brand, Of the pozIER.
WEyL CRACREa Co., st. Louis.
!r. LOUIS MOULDING AND FRAME FAC
TORY.
Manufacturers OF
Picture Frames and Mouldings, Pictures. Looking
Glasses, Etc.
J. r. WLBBRR l. Co.
Once and Factory, No. 2OOO North broadway.
Send for illustrated catalogue.
GERST BROS. MFG CO..
Manufacturers of all kinds of Stove Repairs d
Special Castings 0rstings and Iron Ratings
Columns and House Work. Send for cata.
logus. Nos 800 to 500 Cass avenue.
axo. F. TOWER. Prop'r. A. 8. W. GOODWIN. supt.
| Established 1870.
GOODWIN MFG COMPANY.
| Manufacturers of Candles. GlyceIne and Red Oil,
Chemically Pure aycerinc, also Glycerine for
Nitro alycerine and other purposes. Works.
Nos. lt22 to 1858 Poplar street
POND ENGINEERING CO.,
St. Louis and Kansas City. Mo,
Engines. Boilers. Furnaces Crates, Pumps Pump
ing Engines. Air Pumps. Condensing Appar
atus, Feedwater Heaters. Iujectors, Gauges
Valves. Packing. Pipe. and Fittings. Send
for news III ustrated Catalogue.
FULTON IRON WORKS,
(1.ate Gerard b. Allen h co.,,
Founders and General Machiniets. tIncorpo.
rated.) Corner Second AMI Carr streets.
GENERAL MINING MACHINERY.
ISGERsoLL Rock DRILL Co.
Southwestern Office No. sll North Second street.
st Louis. Charles W. Melcher, Manager.
Rock Drills. Air Compressors. Hosting Ma.
| chiuery, Boilers.
ENGINES, D HERS. STEAM PUMFs. AND
| OUTF1TTlNd.
| ALBERT d. BOWMAN,
| Manager st Louis Branch Erie Engine Works
| No. 1923 North Second street.
| TODDs 4 STANLEY MILL FURNISHING CO.,
Manufacturers of and dealers in every description
| Of Mill Furnishings. Bui ding Of Roller
Mills Specially Otfce, No. NJ North Sec.
ond street.
Established lS45. Incorporated 1872.
PLANT SEED COMPANY.
ALrRED PLANT Prost.
| Importers and wholesale and retail dealers In
Garden, Grass, Field and Tree Seeds. Nos.
5l2 and Sl4 Nerth Fourth street
ROHAN BROS. BOILER MFG CO.,
Manufacturers of Boiler and Sheet Iron Work, for
Mills and Steamboats,. Nos. llo0-ll20 Collins
street.
SPEER, JONES CO.,
| Manufacturers of Fine Machinery Oils, dreases,
hte. Nos. 70s and TO North Main street.
THE DEANE STEAM PUMP CO.,
| Manufacturers of Steam Pumping Machinery Of
every variety. Holyoke. Mass, and No. 6l5
North Main street.
WIRE ROPE.
A. LEsCHKN h SONS ROPE Co..
Manufacturers of all kinds of Steel and Iron Wire
Rope. Once, 903 and 9G5 North Main st.
MOUND CITY TENT AND AWNING CO.,
WM. ROWE, Proprietor,
Manufacturer Of and dealer in Awnings, Tents,
Wagon Covers. Ore Sacks etc. Nos POO and
2U2 North Commercial street.
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GENERAL MINING MACHINERY.

ISGRRsoLL Rock DRILL Co.
South western office, No 81 North Second street,
st Louis. Charles W. Melcher, Manager.
Rock Drills. Air Compressors. Hosting Ma
chiuery, Boilers.
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Established 1883.
WM. wALTEE 4 CO.,
Manufacturers of all kinds of SOAPS, 81. koaSs
Send for samples and prices.
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". II. QuERNHKrM. I.ouys QrKnNHHeH
W. II. QUERNHEIM h BRO.

Galvanized Iron Cornices, skylights. Metal Roof.
ing Guttering and spouting. Nos. 1924 ana
1925 North Fifteenth street, between Oasa
svenue and Mullanphy.
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sCHAEFFER BROS. Il POWELL.
Nos 326 anu 327 North Second street.
Manufacturers OF Star, sttaric Acid, Mining. and
Railroad Candles Soaps, Refined Lard. and
Oils We guarantee sll our goods equal In
quality to any made in the United States.
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GERST BROS. MFG CO.,

of all kinds of Stove Repairs q d
Special Castings, 6ratinRs. and Iron Ratings
Columns and House Work. Send for cata.
logue. Nos. 800 to 500 CAss avenue.
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F. II. LoGEMAN CHAIR MANUFACTURING
| COMPANY.

Manufacturers Of Cane, Wood and Reed Chairs.
Mail orders receive prompt attention. Ssad
for new Catalogue
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TWELVE AND ONE-HALF
! CENTS PER COPY
ST. LOUIS lIRECTORY--..

ST. LOUIS lIRECT0RY.-
PHILIBERT JoHANNINa MANUFACTURING
COMPANY II Established 1871.
Manufacturers of Sash, Doors. Blinds. Esamea.
Glazed Windows. Mculdings, Star RailiRs,
Balusters, Newell Posts, Lumber. Lsth aaa
Shingles. Office and factory ls02 Market o..
THE Jos. HAFNER MF'a CO..
Wholesale Doors, Blinds Glazed wtndoV
Mouldings. etc. Dock street.
A. r. FLEMING,
Book and Job Printer,
Makes a speciality of Pamphlet Work Certificates
of Stock, etc. No. 3O6 North Third street.
HANPErER ECKHOFF.
Manufacturer, of wsrdrobes, sidebosrds. sscreSs-
ries, Glass Cupboards, Tables. Tin Safes. ssc.
Catalogue and Price List mailed to the tssds
only on application. Factory. iith and Paia
streets.
J. D. STREET. CO.,
Manufacturers and dealers in Lubric ating. EngiaA
and Railway Oils and Greases, Betting, PacA.
ing. and Mill and Mine Supplies. No. Sl6
North Main street.
F. II. LoGEMAN CHAIR MANUFACTURING
COMPANY.
Manufacturers Of Cane Wood and Reed Chairs.
Mail orders receive prompt attention. Sead
for new Catalogue.
SCHAEFFER BROS. 4 POWELL,
Nos S26 and 327 North Second street.
Manufacturers of Star. sttaric Acid, Mining. and
Rsilroad Candles. Soaps. Refined Lard. and
Oils We guarantee all our gooda equal In
quality to any made IN the United States.
F. l.. BLAKKLY. Pres. II. EEisRSBrna. Sec. 4 Troas
ST. LOUIS PLANNING MILL CO.,
Manufacturers of Doors, Sash, Blinds, MouldinU
Brackets, and Stair Work, and Dealers n
Building Paper and Window Glass. sevsatA
aud Mullanply streets.
CURTIS h CO. MANUFACTURING CO.
Engines. Boilers, sswmills. Circular Saw
Planning. Shingle and Heading Machinery
Send for catalogue.
". II. QuERNHErM. I.ouzs QrKnxHEnf.
W. II. QUERNHRIM b BRO.
Galvanized Iron Cornices, Skylights, Metal Roof
ing Guttering and sponting. Nos. 1874 and
1925 North Fifteenth street, between OAss
svenue and Mullanphy.
Established 1883.
WM WALTEE 4 CO.,
Manufacturers of all kinds of SOAPS, g. Losss
Send for samples and prices.
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]. D. STREET. 4 co. .

Manufacturers and dealers in Lubric atlng. Engias
and Railway Oils and GreaseR, Betting, PAcA.
ing. and Mill and Mine Supplies. No. Sl6
North Main street.
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Established 1910.
GOODWIN MFG COMPANY,
Manufacturers of Candles, GlyceIine and Red Oil,
Chemically Pure dlycerinc, ais" dlycerine for
Nitro alycerine and other purposes. Works.
Nos la22 to 1888 Poplar street.
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4. A. T.
sPEER, JONES CO.,
Manufacturers of Fine Machinery Oils, 0reases
kte. Nos. 70s and TO Ntrth Main street.
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PHILIBERT 4 JoHANNINa MANUFACTURING
COMPANY Established 1881.
Manufacturers of Sash, Doors. Blinds. FSameA.
Glazed Windows, Mouldings, Star RailiRs,
Balusters. Newell Posts, Lumber. lsth anS
Shingles. Office and factory 1S02 Market ot.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-11-11

THE Jos. HAFNER MFG CO..
Wholesale Doors. Blinds, Glazed wtnAoV
Mouldings, etc. Dock street.
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HANPErER h ECKHOr

Manufacturers of wardrobes, Sidebosrds, BscreSa.
ries, Glass Cuphoards, Tables, Tin Safes. ~.
Catalogue and Price List mailed to the trade
only on application. Factory, llth and Paia
streets.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-10-26
PHIL ARMOUR:S RELIGION.

He EnstrUcts a Clergyman How to
Conduct His Services Successfully.
When the Armour Mission, up OH 33rd st.
was started with its $500. 1000 endowment,
1t was hard to decide just how to manage the
religious end of it. Joseph Armour had
directed in the will by which he had gave it
100000 that it should be non-sectarian.
Phil Armour, who added $500. 900 to the
original fund, was altogether opposed to the
mission being anything but broad, human
tartan charity. with plenty of religion, of
course, but OF that generic sort only which
would be as acceptable to the ROmanist as
to the Methodist, and as agreeable to the
EpiscOpalan as to the Baptist. The rev.
erend gentleman who was finally selected
to take charge of the religious welfare of
the institution was given in general terms
an idea of this purpose of the founders.
One day he received a summons to come
down town to the office. He got there
promptly and was beckOned over to the big
packers desk. Armour wheeled round i'm
MS chair couple of times as if to select
his vocabulary, looked the man of God over
carefully, and then launched forth his own
ideas of theology; "You're giving those
youngsters too much grape and canister, -
he began, slowly. Hell fire and brim-
stone are all right for the old sinners. but
the mission isn't for them. Now" he
added, with the same emphasis he'd used to
one OF his Offce-clerkS, Il want YOU to
change around and try another plan. If
you don't you'll drive all those children
away"
when You begin your service in the
morning." he said. you can read a chapter
from the Bible. Something short. Then
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DO You Ever Stop And Take a Fair
View of Your Character!

DO You Ever Stop And Take a Fair
View of Your Character!
Editor Mirror:
Preparation is not given to a casual OBJ
server, but what does the mind of man pro-
claim when once his character stands and
stares him fully in the face and eyes, and
how often do they lay it aside with II am
as good as any other person." and, II don't
see as 1 can better it any if l try" and it
drops. only to be proclaimed. again and
again. Still the character is not followed
out to its full limit. and in consequence the
individual does not comprehend his own
character, and the abusive life he has led in
the past until it leads to notary corruption.
A man does not wish to be disproved by
another, and how much more does he hate
to denOunce himself. You will find about
one man in hundred that will stand and
be cenSured.
Now let us portray character which we
see in more or less way and view the fol-
ly contained therein. Here is man who
thinks he is not used just as he ought to be
and we see good many such.) takes to
the hot-headed side of the affair. and you
WoNIu CHlIk, tIldI lIlc WuOIo business was
going to be stopped. Put the same individ-
ual on piece of work and as long as things
run to suit him he is in his element, but as
some little annoyance Occurs-'w whewu
There's where you get Il mans character in
nice little book, land it has its lesson,
too. By the way, listen to him tell what
he has seen. done, and heard. Just give
him start by starting true story on your
own hook; don't GO to lying. because that is
perjuring yourself. He will soon let him
self be heard. Now, just study his bearing
and see wherein he deceives himself In
this same man you will find that he can not
form an opinion of his own. He borrOws
an opinion and trades it off as soon as anoth-
er person comts along with different one.
Now my fellow men what is your charac-
ter? Don't you think you can find good
many blelnishes in it? Take few min
utes and see wherein you can repair it. and
bear in mind. that we do not see ourselves
as others see us. FRED MAYBARy.
Oct 10, 1877.
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When yOn see man going home at 3
O'Clock in the morning, and his wife waiting
for him, it will turn out stormy.
When a man receives bill of goods his
wife has bought unknown to him. look out
for thunder and lightning.
When man goes home and finds no
supper ready. the fire out and his wife
visiting the neighbOrS, it is like ely to be
cloudy.
When man promises to take his wife to
party. and changes his mind after she is
dressed. you may expect a shower.
When a man saves his cigar money to
buy his wife new bonnet and the children
new shoes, it indicates spell of sunshine
When a man dies and leaves widow
with plenty of money and you see her walk
ing out with the executor on Sunday after
moons. change is imminent. .-Nindcat0r
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Love Not the World.

The true christian does not love the
world. His mind is elevated above it.
His affections centre on higher, nobler,
objects than those so defaced by sin and
its effects. Earth's cares and toll weary
him, and he pants for a better country
the land long since promised to the faith
fttl; and by faith he views it near This
world is not his home. He is but stranger
and sOjOurner here, as all his fathers were
Its pride and fOllies are nothing to him.
He knows their falsity. and chooses more
enduring substance. even eternal joys. He
shares in life's conflicts and sorrows for a
season. but it is with his eyes fixed on the
world to come, the heavenly mansions
purchased so easily, yet so dearly by His
SayiOrS blood.
Thus he is encouraged forward. pursuing
the rough, thOrny path. faint and worn,
while thousands around him are gliding
on and on in the broad way. seeking their
treasures in fallen world. Said the
apostle, Love not the world. neither the
things that are in the worltl.'' But the
world is full of vOtarieS. Only a feeble.
scattered few are struggling against this
tlde of sin. Yet they may be strong,
strong in their Savior who Overcame. The
things that are in the world may have their
care. but should not possess their hearts,
Our study should not be how to conform to
the world, but how to show ourselves ap-
proved of God
IF man love the world the love of the
Father is not in him." How plain is this
declaration of the Holy Scriptures! 1t is
true that but little of the Splrit of that
Being who is holy and just in all His ways.
possesses the hearts of Adams fallen race.
1t has been almost eXtinguished. Ambition
and love of the world are taking its place.
Yet God has a people on the earth who are
seeking for His Spirit and truth of His
word. Their hearts are being stirred by
its warming influence The love of this
world is waning from their hearts, and
even now they lift their heads and look up
to greet the approach of their coming King
he final conflict is Fastening on, and they
are fitting for it. ESteeming the reprOach
OF ChllSt greater riches than the treasures
of Egypt. they have respect unto the re-
cOmpenSe of the reward. And let us think
OF those mansions as real. Let lis call to
mind all that is beautiful and glorious all
that is refining and elevating, of which we
know or can form any idea in our cOncep-
tons OF those untading promises. There
is no danger OF us Overdrawing the pic
ture. Then contrast it with the reward of
those who are choosing the pleasures of sin,
the lovers of this world. who have their
portion here. and who will not. like one of
old. choose the better part. prospective
but certain possession. unSulied by sin,
and consequently void of sorrow, made up
of perfect bliSs!-Selected
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HOW SHALL WE LIVE :?

We are taught to believe in future state.
That at death we enter the open gate
That life is but day.
What wonder that men have lived in dread
OF the great beyond that receives the dead
When all have passed away?
Whence springs the thought of tranqil life
When the soul is free from mortal strife
And only love can reign?
Whence comes thought of eternal woe
That dwels supreme in the depths below,
Where demons writhe in pain?
Are men the authors of all the lore
That is handed down from the days of yore.
When proof was made to man?
Or is there power in the realms above
That all may see by the light of love?-
Believe it if you can.
Close your eyes. to the doubling be dumb;
Say you believe In the world to come
In all its bliss and pain.
You will be happier far by this,
Than he who doubts and runs amiss
For theories in vain.
Be true to Yourself and fellow man,
Do your duty as best you can,
AS you see the right
Not as others would have you do;
The world is vain and selfish, too,
But reason is the light.
What is it to you to be buried, and dwell
In living tomb, in prison cell,
If reason is your aid?
Make the best of life, be it as it may;
The darkest hour precedes the day
And sunshine follows shade.
When Libertys morn shall dawn at last,
Embrace the present, forget the past,
And say twas for the best
That you should enter the prison gate,
1t may have reformed-"It is never too late''-
And who will guess the rest.
All! short is our lives, but the bitter cry
Is to say at death, we know not why,
That we have lived.
So while we live. let it be for the right,
And when our lives are merged ir night
We can not be deceived. v
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A Square Man.

No sort of elaborate eulOgy can so COM
pletely define character to the appreciation
of the many as the declaration of a man
that he is square" This Is an abbrevia-
ton of ''square-toed," which. in it's time,
was contraction of HE squarely toes the
line" An upright. honest man comes
''square-toed" to the line of duty, and is
accordingly square man. The term is SIM
pie and is sufficient. A voter asks 20 know
no more who learns that man is a ''square
man." The word square" to denote hon
esty and integrity OF character, is common
in business and political phraseology. and
the man who has the reputation of being
square, in all things. is pretty apt to be
trusted implicitly by his fellow w-bengs. st.
Louis Globe Democrat.
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Gents

have little PRAYER. something short; not
longer than that''-measuring off about a
foot with his foretingers ''Then 1 want
you to sing sing good many times" he
repeated emphatically. ''Then tell a story
he continued. 'sOmthing with point to it
and moral. but short. Then you can have
another little prayer, but mind you. no
longer than that" holding up his hands
about six inches apart this time.
''Mr. Armour" remarked the preacher
rather jOcosey, Il suppose you can run a
packing house. but you don't know much
about religion"
WELL" said the builder of the mission.
twill you try it?"
''Oh, yes" was the answer.
Phil ArmOur's theological scheme has
been in vogue ever since that interview. and
has been great success He goes up every
Sunday to the morning children's service
and watches the thing grow. Don't you
mind the old fellows or the played-Out sim
ners." he constantly adjures the minister in
charge. IF you see an old fellow in the
gutter, even. don't stop. but keep your eye
on the little fellow ahead. Look out for
him.
ArmOur's theology has filled up the
benches-and they hold 1.SOO people,
Chicago Herald.
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Saturday Night.

This is the gatlering-in night through
out christendom; the busy man of business,
knows by his gathering-in process. how he
stands with the world; the mechanic
gathers together his tools: the farmer con-
cludes his work of the week by gathering
together the product of his farm imple-
ments and places his possessions in such
condition that he may be as free from care
as surroundings will allow; the wage work.
er collects the earnings of the week and
eXpends them for the necesSarieS of life, or
is gathered in by the dispenser of ''blue
ruin, first, and eventually by the "copper""
the young man of spoOny prOpensities
gathers his best girl in his arms.-ah!
there!-if she will permit: the true man,
whatever may be his avOcation. pallses at
least once week. and usually on Saturday
night when the trials and labor OF the week
are ended. and views himself with an inn
partial and critical eye. and asks whether
he has accomplished any of the true pur-
poses OF life during the past week.
Reader, within the prison walls, what
have you done the past week aside from
the daily routine OF forced laboro Have
you done nothing? If SO, is it not strange
that you are here. For even in the narrow
plane of life. following the grove in which
we are to proceed. there is time and OppOr-
tunity to Go something for yourself. and
by so doing eventually benefit your fellow
man. Have you been reading? If SO what
have you read and what benefit have you
derived therefrom? Pause and ask your
self what you have learned that will be of
benefit to you, or to others i'm the future?
If you have learned nothing. and have yet
been reading, ask yourself why not read
something that will be of profit? 1t is no
harder. and. in fact. when once the habit
of useful reading is formed. it is easier, for
the mind will grasp new truths more eagerly
than the worthless trash of light fiction.
Fiction is profitable reading, but it must be
OF high character. and the necessary
knowledge must be possessed by the reader
to understand the characters. the times and
the places with which the writer is dealing.
The prescribed course in which you move
here will teach you something if You will
make the effort to grasp it. yet it is possible
for you to spend term here and go out no
wiser. and of necessity no better. TO
those who have never learned to read |
would like to say few words if there was
any way by which l could reach them. but
there is not at present. We hor some
means may be hastily devised 10 teach
them what it is almost criminal not to know.
In the educational line Minnesota is behind
the reform of the day. Every prison should
have school in some manner. In some of
the states every inmate is compelled to
attend. and who is so wise he could not
learn something of usefulness? How
many men in this prison can bound the
several states of the union. or analyze a
complex question, or is thoroughly posted
on the history of the United States? Yet
these are only asked to prove the utility of
a general course of education in the
primary branches? V.